AIM and ICQ to communicate

America Online will allow its next version of AOL Instant Messenger to communicate with ICQ, a surprise move that will connect the company’s two popular instant messaging services, reports c|net. “We’re implementing the test in response to the growth of AOL in Europe, ICQ’s leadership in Europe, and some consumer feedback from AOL members who wanted the ability to exchange instant messages with ICQ members,” said AOL spokeswoman Anne Bentley.